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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,717.37, 22,078.80 and 4,857.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,717.37, 22,078.80 and 4,857.06 is: 7,286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,717.37 : 22,078.80 = 4,857.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,717.37/22,078.80 = 4,857.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,717.37x = 22,078.80 × 4,857.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,717.37x = 107,238,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,238,056.33/14,717.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,286.50

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